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DUBLIN, IRELAND

Global Perspectives in Education: Ireland

Program Description

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2024	February 25, 2024	June 8, 2024	June 22, 2024

Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.Ìý

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In-country Program Faculty Leaders: Dr. Eileen Ariza and Dr. Susanne Lapp	Education Abroad Contact: Stephanie PackÌý
College of Education	Coordinator
Dr. Eileen Ariza, Email: eariza@fau.eduÌý	Phone number: 561-297-1208
Dr. Susanne Lapp, Email: slapp@fau.edu	Email: spack2014@fau.edu

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Travel Documentation

*Important notice* Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details .

Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.Ìý

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit

Location

Dublin is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Dublin is situated on Ireland's east coast where it houses some historic buildings such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Housing

Participants will be housed in university apartments on the campus of University College Dublin. Students will have a single ensuite (own bathroom) with shared kitchen and living space during the program dates. Bed linens will be provided.ÌýÌý

Program Cost and Funding

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Program Cost

$2,400 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). FAU in-state or out-of-state rates apply.Ìý

Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
1ST PAYMENT:Ìý Ìý Ìý $1,300 Due Thursday, February 29, 2024
2ND PAYMENT:Ìý Ìý Ìý$1,100 Due Thursday, March 7, 2024

Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email closer to the deadlines.Ìý

Program Fee Includes:

• Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
• Local public transportation pass
• 3 group meals
• Educational interactions
• Dublin city tour, Trinity College tour, & Dublin Castle tour
• Visit to EPIC museum and The Jeanie Johnston
• International medical insurance

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. Replacement activity or excursion would be provided.

Program Fee Does Not Include :

• $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
• International flight
• Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
• Personal spending money

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

International health and travel insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost.

Resources

• U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information:
• CDC:
• FAU SHS: FAU - Health Advisory
• WHO:
• Access to vaccine: FAU - COVID-19 Vaccine Information
• Benefits of being fully vaccinated prior to departure for your study abroad program:

1. Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
2. Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
3. Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
4. Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
5. Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
6. Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions,Ìýmandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
7. Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
8. Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
9. The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
10. Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.